Loved by God
What does it mean to be loved by God? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 1:6–7.
Jun 08, 2023•24 min
Light + Truth
Classic sermons from John Piper to help you see Christ clearly and treasure him truly. Five days a week, 20 minutes per episode. Hosted by Dan Cruver.
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Episodes
The Calling of Grace
In this episode of Light + Truth, discover the transformative power of God’s grace as John Piper unpacks Romans 1:6–7.
Jun 07, 2023•20 min
Called by God
What causes our hearts to worship upon hearing that we have been called by God? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 1:6–7.
Jun 06, 2023•24 min
The Obedience of Faith
Why did God set it up so that obedience flows from faith in Christ rather than our own efforts? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 1:5.
Jun 05, 2023•22 min
All of Grace
God’s work of salvation is all of grace and cannot be earned. It’s received by grace alone through faith alone. In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s John Piper’s focus from Romans 1:5.
Jun 02, 2023•19 min
All About the Son
What makes the gospel the best news any person could ever hear? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 1:1–4.
Jun 01, 2023•21 min
The Gospel Promised
How did God’s promised gospel come to us? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question that John Piper answers from Romans 1:1–4.
May 31, 2023•24 min
Paul, His Letter, and His God
How different might our lives be if we consistently viewed ourselves as we are in Christ? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers this question from Romans 1:1.
May 30, 2023•22 min
My History with Romans
What impact could Paul’s letter to the Romans have on your life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper discusses the significant influence the book has had on his.
May 29, 2023•21 min
The Chief End of Suffering
How does the Christian’s suffering leading to eternal glory impact our perspective on missions? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Colossians 1:24–27.
May 26, 2023•21 min
The Chief End of Man
Does God’s aim to glorify himself conflict with our desire to be happy? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper addresses.
May 25, 2023•19 min
The Chief End of God
God has planned all of human history in order to magnify the glory of his grace. In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the truth John Piper proclaims.
May 24, 2023•23 min
The Heart of God and His Servant
If we could see what kind of heart God has for those he saves, it would impact how we approach and relate to him. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shares a glimpse of God’s love from Isaiah 53:10–12.
May 23, 2023•24 min
The Suffering and Death of the Servant
How does the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ prepare us for life and death? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers this question by expounding on the suffering and death of Christ from Isaiah 53:7–9.
May 22, 2023•24 min
My Servant Will Prosper
When Jesus Christ bore our sins on the cross, there was no chance his plan would fail. In this episode of Light + Truth, we begin a breathtaking three-part series on The Suffering Servant in Isaiah 53.
May 19, 2023•25 min
Hope and the Fruit of Love
How does the hope of the gospel wean us off of the inferior pleasures of sin? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers this question from 1 Peter 1:22–25.
May 18, 2023•21 min
Christ Appeared for Our Sake
If Jesus did all that he did for our sake, how should we then live? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper tackles this thought-provoking question from 1 Peter 1:20–21.
May 17, 2023•21 min
Desires Transformed by Holiness
What kind of transformation happens when God makes us his own? What happens to our thinking and our desires? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers questions like these from 1 Peter 1:14–16.
May 16, 2023•21 min
Hope Fully in Grace
God first acts, and then we hope in what he has done. This dynamic sets Christianity apart from every other religion. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explains from 1 Peter 1:13 how hope really works.
May 15, 2023•22 min
The Worth of Our Salvation
If the angels marvel over our salvation, how much more should we? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper rejoices over the worth of our salvation from 1 Peter 1:10–12.
May 12, 2023•23 min
Our Inexpressible Joy
What makes the Christian’s joy in Christ inexpressible? And how do we foster that kind of joy? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers these questions from 1 Peter 1:8–9.
May 11, 2023•20 min
God’s Design in Our Distress
God has a design for the distresses we endure in our lives, and understanding that design is vital for experiencing joy amidst our suffering. John Piper presses into that good design in this episode of Light + Truth from 1 Peter 1:6–7.
May 10, 2023•24 min
Protected by the Power of God
As Christians, where does our security lie? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper answers from 1 Peter 1:5, “Our security lies in the fact that we are protected by the power of God.”
May 09, 2023•22 min
Realities That Lead to Worship
There are spiritual realities that will cause you to worship the Father if you see them with the eyes of faith. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks at one of those great realities in 1 Peter 1:3–4 to give your faith something to see.
May 08, 2023•25 min
You Are Elect
So what is our fundamental meaning in life? Answering that question correctly is critical for living as a Christian in a hostile culture. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper considers our identity as elect exiles from 1 Peter 1:1–2.
May 05, 2023•24 min
How Aliens Keep Their Identity
How do you keep your identity as a child of the King when the world is pushing a competing reality that undermines Christ's authority? John Piper answers this pressing question from 1 Peter 1:1–2 in this episode of Light + Truth.
May 04, 2023•24 min
You Are Aliens
How do you live a God-saturated, God-besotted life in an increasingly hostile culture? That’s the question that John Piper answers from 1 Peter 1:1–2 in our new Light + Truth series titled, “God-Given Hope for Exiles.”
May 03, 2023•24 min
He Delivers from the Fear of Death
How does Jesus both defeat the devil and rescue us from our sin? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the massive issue that John Piper considers in Hebrews 2:14–18 for the strengthening of your faith.
May 02, 2023•25 min
Why Christ Had to Suffer
Why did God save us the way he did? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores the surprising greatness of our salvation from Hebrews 2:9–13.
May 01, 2023•22 min
He Bore Our Sins
What does it mean for you to have your sins, your guilt, your curse removed through the death of Christ? John Piper turns to Hebrews 2:9 to answer that critical question in this episode of Light + Truth.
Apr 28, 2023•23 min
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